Which One of the Following Behaviors Illustrates an Exaptation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following behaviors illustrates an exaptation?

• A) A dog that avoids consuming bitter foods.
• B) A brief raising of the eyebrows, lasting a fraction of a second, when people approach one another during greeting.
• C) An adult human who laughs and feels happy when observing a baby who is cooing and laughing.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Common Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, shared across different segments or products of a business.

Break-Even

The point at which total costs equal total revenues, meaning there is no profit or loss.

Sales Dollars

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods and services within a specific period.

Common Fixed Expenses

These are fixed costs that are not directly tied to production levels, such as salaries, rent, and insurance, which are shared across different segments of a business.